Welcome back, Beth. Tell us about your
salvation experience.
I don’t have a moment in time where I suddenly met Jesus or
officially asked him into my heart. I experienced a personal relationship with
him from a very young age—and isn’t that what is meant by “salvation?” So I’ve
known the Lord—in a personal way—for as long as I can remember. I’ve
experienced his presence, again, for as long as I can remember. He has been
with me in an awesome way, answered so many prayers. I tell my children that it
can takes a lifetime of experiencing Him to understand how much He loves us.
That is so true,
Beth. You’re planning a writing retreat where you can only have four other
authors. Who would they be and why?
Oh, now that’s a tough one. How about I pick those authors
whom I count on for brainstorming now? Lisa Harris, Lynne Gentry, Lynette
Sowell, Shannon McNear, and there are some more to add. Can I have more than
four please?
I wish you had added
four more to the list before you sent the answered questions back to me. Do you
have a speaking ministry? If so, tell us about that.
No speaking ministry yet. It’s all I can do to keep up with
home schooling my children and writing on deadline. I don’t understand how some
others get it all done.
For me, it helps that
my children are grown and married. What is the most embarrassing thing that has
happened to you and how did you handle it?
I’m very low key and behind the scenes so embarrassing
moments don’t often happen to me. But last summer I had a book signing for Oregon Outback and the bookstore failed
to order copies of my book. I only had three with me, so once those sold out, I
was done.
That must have been a
disappointment. People are always telling me that they’d like to write a book
someday. I’m sure they do to you, too. What would you tell someone who came up
to you and said that?
You’re right, they say that all the time. It’s interesting
to note that in recent years, not only do they say they want to, but they do it
now that they can self-publish. So I meet more people who HAVE written a book
than those who simply say they want to write one someday. I think
self-publishing has removed a lot of the roadblocks and perhaps taken off the
years of training and learning the craft required to get a book written and out
there. But to those who want to write a quality book and catch an editor’s
attention, I encourage them to attend writing conferences.
I agree. There are
too many who just write a book and self-publish without learning the craft, but
many more are learning the craft and getting professional help, then
indie-publishing. I’m enjoying those books. Tell us about Love in the Air.
I’m very excited about this story! I’ve wanted to write a
story set at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta for years and this
was my opportunity. Here is the blurb:
KYLE MORGAN HAS RETURNED….
He was Nikki Alexander’s first crush—until his stunts in a
hot-air-balloon race led to a family tragedy. Then he disappeared, leaving her
brokenhearted. Now he's back and stirring up all her emotions.
Blaming himself for her brother’s death, Kyle stayed away.
But now Nikki’s in trouble. And he knows he must step in to make it right. He’ll
help save her balloon business … and prove this time he’s here to stay. But
first he must win her forgiveness before he can win her heart.
Please give us the
first page of the book. Here’s the first page, but you can also read a longer
excerpt on Amazon here.
The propane burner flared, torching the quiet dawn in the
empty field.
Nikki Alexander never grew tired of the familiar sound she’d
heard since childhood. After the fan blew enough cold morning air inside the
rainbow-colored envelope to give it shape, she aimed the flames inside the
balloon, which still rested on its side. Once the air began to heat, it would
become lighter than the surrounding cooler air.
After a few minutes of hot-air bursts, the envelope lifted
upright. “Lenny, stay with the basket and hold it down with me,” she said.
The new kid on the crew, a local high school student, worked
in exchange for learning everything he could about balloons so he could
eventually pilot his own. “Okay, boss!”
Nikki smiled and nodded at the freckle-faced kid. She
figured anyone willing to get up before dawn to crew a balloon ride deserved
the chance. Balloons were typically launched during the early-morning hours or
late evening because the winds were lighter,
I can’t wait until my
copy comes. I always love your books. How can readers find you on the Internet?
I have a website and several group blogs where I
participate. You can also sign up for my newsletter on my website:
Thank you, Beth, for sharing this new book with us. I love your cover.
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18 comments:
would love to win.angela from KY
My husband and I are planning a trip to the balloon festival this fall! Thanks for sharing this interview :)
Heidi, CA
Thanks for stopping by. Thanks for having me Lena. :)
Beth
Lovely interview! I can't wait to read LOVE IN THE AIR!
Britney Adams, TX
I'd love to read this one.
Katie J. from FL
Great interview! Book sounds wonderful! Would love to win! Thank you for sharing!
Barbara Thompson (LA)
barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the interview! Love in the Air sounds like a very moving book and I would like to thank you for the chance to win it.
Melanie Backus, Texas
I would love to win a copy of this book.
California
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Enjoyed your interview, Elizabeth!
Love the storyline involving a balloon festival - thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of your book!
bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com
Kentucky
There is something quite magic about hot air balloons. Love the cover & enjoyed the read thank you.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
love this cover...I love hot air balloons thanks for chance to win one of Elizabeth's books
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dtto] com
live in ND
I've had friends go on a balloon ride and just loved it! Can't wait to read the book.
Donna, TX
Enter Me this book looks great!!
Sharon Richmond Bryant
Conway,SC.
sharonruth126@gmail.com
This sounds really cute! I've always wanted to go on a hot-air balloon ride. I'm in MN.
Beautiful cover! Love to read this book.
Beth from Iowa
Thanks for the peek at Love in the Air!
Merry in MN
I love the cover of Love in the Air. Thank you for the chance to win.
Blessings from Indiana,
Cindy W.
I would love to win a copy of Beth's book. I love all the colorful balloons on the cover.
Tonja S (Virginia)
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